Theme
Symbolism
Setting
Best Lines
Comparable Literature
100

What is one of the themes in part one (Dark Descent) of the book?

Adventure

100

What does the wolf pack symbolize?

Family

100

Where does the first scene of the book take place?

In Pandemonium Club

100

What was Jace and Clary's conversation when she first came to the institution?

“Don't touch any of my weapons without my permission." 

"Well, there goes my plan for selling them all on eBay," Clary muttered.

"Selling them on what?"

Clary smiled blandly at him. "A mythical place of great magical power.”

100

What is one book that is similar to the City of Bones?

The Divergent is quite similar to the City of Bones

200

What is one of the themes in part two (Easy is the Descent)?

Bravery

200

When in the book do Isabelle, Jace, Alec, and Clary symbolize friendship

At the end of the book, during their dinner.

200

Where do all the main characters live?

The institute 

200

What did Jace tell Clary when he was talking about his memories of his father?

“The boy never cried again, and he never forgot what he'd learned: that to love is to destroy, and that to be loved is to be the one destroyed.”

200

What is one series that is like the City of Bones?

The Hunger Games

300

What is one of the themes in part three of the book (The Descent Beckons)?

Good vs Evil

300

What does Hatch's raven symbolize?

The raven symbolizes power

300

Where does the fight with the vampires and werewolves take place?

Hotel Dumont 

300

What did Clary say to Jace when they were on their way to her house?

"The meek may inherit the earth, but at the moment it belongs to the conceited. Like me."
300

Is Maze Runner similar to the City of Bones?

Yes, the two books are very similar in setting.

400

What is one of the themes of the overall book?

Coming of age

400

What does the mortal cup symbolize?

The mortal cup symbolizes safety, security, and power

400

Where does the final battle take place?

The abandoned hospital which is also one of two of the only portals in the area.

400

Who said "so be it. The forsaken will take you all"?

Valentino said this right before he escaped.

400

How is the Legendborn book similar to the City of Bones?

The two books are both fantastical. 

500

What is another theme in the book?

Change

500

What does Valentine's character?

He symbolizes manipulation, corruption, and desperation for power

500

Where does the whole story take place?

In New York City

500

What did Hodge tell Clary when she asked about Valentine?

“When his land burned, when his home was destroyed, it was assumed that he had burned himself and the Cup to ashes rather than relinquish either to the Clave. His bones were found in the ashes, along with the bones of his wife.”

500

How is the Shadowshaper similar to City of Bones?

They are both about the supernatural world.